Factor Family History

Factor Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Jewish (from Poland) Faktorowicz: patronymic from faktor an occupational name meaning ‘broker agent’ in Polish.

German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of any of various surnames meaning ‘steward’ or ‘agent’ for example Hoffmann or Meyer.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Faktor. Both forms of the surname are rare in Germany.

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Faktor: occupational name from faktor denoting an agent i.e. an intermediary between the employer and the workers or a head of the working group.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Pastor, Hector, Doctor, Sartor, Victor, Astor, Castor, Acton, Kastor, Rector

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Where is the Factor family from?

You can see how Factor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Factor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Factor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Factor families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Factor's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Factor families in 1891.

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What did your Factor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glazier and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Factor. 100% of Factor men worked as a Glazier and 100% of Factor women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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Glazier

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Factor family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Factor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Factor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Factor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 3K military records available for the last name Factor. For the veterans among your Factor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Factor lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Factor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Factor in 1949 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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Factor Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Jewish (from Poland) Faktorowicz: patronymic from faktor an occupational name meaning ‘broker agent’ in Polish.

German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of any of various surnames meaning ‘steward’ or ‘agent’ for example Hoffmann or Meyer.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Faktor. Both forms of the surname are rare in Germany.

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Faktor: occupational name from faktor denoting an agent i.e. an intermediary between the employer and the workers or a head of the working group.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Factor family from?

What did your Factor ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Glazier

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Factor family records will you find?

What is the average Factor lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Factor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Factor in 1949 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

Factor Family History

Factor Surname Meaning

23,000 record(s) for Factor

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Where is the Factor family from?

What did your Factor ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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What is the average Factor lifespan?

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Factor Surname Meaning

23,000 record(s) for Factor

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Factor family from?

What did your Factor ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Factor family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Factor family history

What is the average Factor lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Factor family tree

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